Huchuy Qosqo 2D/1N

Itinerary

FIRST DAY: CUSCO, TAMBOMACHAY / PUMAMARCA.

Pick up from the Hotel at 06:00, transfer to the heading to the archeological site of Tambomachay; the hike will start at this point, and will continue through puna landscapes and over the Sicllaccasa pass (4020m/13186ft). We hike along a path that leads to the Ccauca ravine, where we encounter archaeological remains and wild crops, such as tarwi, and a large quantity of cacti. We continue on to the Queullococha pass (4185m/13727ft), surrounding the area in spectacular views stand the Veronica, Pitusiray and Chicon snow peaks. We hike past the Queullococha Lake, where we may see huallatas, ducks and small fish to then climb towards the Challu Challu pass (4220m/13842ft). From this point, we observe the Chinchero plains and the Piuray and Qoricocha lagoons. We then ascend towards the fourth pass at Rumicruz (4230m/13874ft). We then make our way to the Inca rock quarry (4220m/13842ft), which was the place from where the rocks were extracted to build Huchuy Qosqo. We descend towards the Pucamarca community (4010m/13153ft), where we arrive in the afternoon. Here we dine and camp through the night.

SECOND DAY: HUCHUY QOSQO / CUSCO.

After breakfast; we leave at 07:00 our camping place to continue to Huchuy Qosqo. Walk downhill towards the Leon Punku ravine, where we find remains of an Inca bridge and trail. This canyon boasts geological formations surrounded by majestic rocks and boulders that direct the river to Huchuy Qosqo at (3600m/11808ft). Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological complex with imposing architecture that includes a large open ceremonial center, from which we enjoy a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley, the Vilcanota River. After explanation we start to walk around two hours to the next point (4200m/13776ft), going down around two hours until arrive to Taucca, where we have the lunch place, from here we take our private transport drives back to Cusco to your Hotel.

Included

INCLUDES TO BRING ON HUCHUY QOSQO:

Pre-departure Huchuy Qosqo briefing at Hotel or Office *Give us details of the place you are going to stay in cusco please.
Professional Quechua Spanish and English speaking Huchuy Qosqo tour guide
Collection from your hotel (we pick you up where you are staying from) from 4:30 to 5:00 am
Round trip Private Transportation
Food: *2 breakfasts,2 lunches, 2 afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn) and
2 dinners
4 seasons HIGH QUALITY PROPER MOUNTAIN TENT (Best Mountain North Face Tent )(We use only the finest quality aluminum tent poles) 4 man tent for 2-people so there will be plenty of space to set up your backpacks
Camping equipment (tent for the staff, cooking and eating tents. portable chairs and tables )
THERM-A-REST self-inflating air Sleeping mattresses ( a whole new way to sleep in comfort.)
Cook who is in charge of making the food
Horses, horseman or porters (they carry cooking stuff, camping equipment and 6 kilos of passenger’s stuff )
Wake up coca tea each morning in your tent for a gentle start
Bioandean Expeditions Free duffel bag for your personal stuff
Oxygen balloon for any emergency
Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes
First Aid kit for Emergencies.
Free Luggage storage. When you go on the trek it is best to leave any luggage that you are not going to need behind in Cusco.
Nearly all the hotels in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their safe. Very rarely do hotels charge for this service especially if you are returning to the same hotel after the trek. If there are any problems with your hotel we can arrange to store your luggage at our Bioandean Expeditions Office.

DOESN’T INCLUDE TO BRING ON HUCHUY QOSQO:

Breakfast on the first morning (ask at your hotel)
Sleeping bag (goose down) -15ºC-extreme it can be hired from us US$20 for all trek mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 25 trip
Travel and health insurance.(bring copies with you please): Bioandean Expeditions highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your travel investment. Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance

Recommendations

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING ON HUCHUY QOSQO:

Original passport and copies (and Student card (ISIC) green card if you are student ).
Note ( you have to bring your student card to machu picchu because you are going to be required to show at the control point
Travel Insurance card is essential
Sleeping bag (not included)
Hiking water proof boots (with ankle protectors )
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
Sun hat and gloves
T-shirts / shirts
Comfortable hiking zip off trousers
Rain pants
Sun protection cream ( factor 25 recommended )
Insect Repellent ( for mosquitos )15 % of deet at least
Water bottle.
Water purifying tablets (Micropur recommended)
Toilet paper and wet wipes
Personal medication
Torch with spare batteries (flashlight) we recommend headlights
Extra contribution suggested in soles money for tipping porters, cook and guide. and for any emergency.